Used 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle
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- 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
- 4-Cyl, HO Turbo, 1.8L
- 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel
- 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Overview
Used 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Pricing
Used 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle pricing starts at $3,170 for the New Beetle GL Hatchback Coupe 2D, which had a starting MSRP of $16,525 when new. The range-topping 2003 New Beetle GLX Convertible 2D starts at $3,346 today, originally priced from $26,125.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (nat'l average) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
$16,525 | $3,170 | |||
$17,770 | $3,563 | |||
$18,390 | $3,042 | |||
$19,570 | $4,122 | |||
$22,200 | $3,362 | |||
$22,215 | $3,315 | |||
$22,425 | $3,443 | |||
$24,115 | $3,438 | |||
$26,125 | $3,346 |
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
New Beetle Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Volkswagen New Beetle (1998-2010) a 3.7 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 68% recommend it. These figures are based on 1179 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle
"Not worth the money"
"Not only is the car more expensive to fix than a BMW, I had one problem after the other. I put new breaks (front AND back), a waterpump, ball joints, and more into it in less than six months. I put about $1,000 into the car, and I still have problems. VW's are known for electrical problems and it has proven to be true in my case. It does get pretty good mileage, about 32-34 MPG but it is not worth all the trouble and money when I only owned the car for two years."
"THE WORST CAR EVER BUILT"
"Bought the car brand new. Now with 40,000 in 6.5 years. VW was great with their handicapped driver program. The car got great safety ratings. So, it was a no brainer. Well, that was the END of the satisfaction. Poor gas mileage, that has never improved.(15city/19hwy) Many electrical problems, WAY TOO MANY RECALLS!!!(15 so far) Some for the same issue. Poor engineering, quality, & reliability. Dealerships are not equipped to take care of the problems.(I have tryed 4 in my area.) Every plastic piece on the car that could possably fall off, HAS. AND, what is up with the "Stewart Little" sunvisors??? I think they should have kept this car on the drawing board. This is definatly NOT a Volkswagen like I remeber. DO NOT BUY ONE OF THESE CARS!!! NEW OR USED."
"love the car"
"i will have this car for a long time. i have replaced the alternator and the ac. it is a lot of fun to drive"
Overall 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle quality a 3.7 out of 5.
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Reliability
The 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle receives an average consumer rating of 3.7 overall and a 3.8 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 2003 New Beetle Features
According to drivers of the 2003 New Beetle, here are some of its best features:
- Fun to drive and cheep on gass
- Blush edition 1 of 1500 made in 2009
- Has a lot of personality!
- I bought it used @ 4 yrs. old love driving it
- Car drove great and got great mileage
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle MPG by Trim
2003 New Beetle GLS Hatchback Coupe 2D - city 21 MPG - hwy 29 MPG
2003 New Beetle GLX Hatchback Coupe 2D - city 24 MPG - hwy 31 MPG
2003 New Beetle GLX Convertible 2D - city 24 MPG - hwy 31 MPG
2003 New Beetle Turbo S Hatchback Coupe 2D - city 20 MPG - hwy 28 MPG
2003 New Beetle GLS TDI Hatchback Coupe 2D - city 35 MPG - hwy 44 MPG
2003 New Beetle Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Safety Features
- Child Door Locks: Not available
- Child Seat Anchors
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
Trending Topics in KBB.com Consumer Reviews
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Styles
GLS Hatchback Coupe 2D
GL TDI Hatchback Coupe 2D
GL Hatchback Coupe 2D
Turbo S Hatchback Coupe 2D
GLX Hatchback Coupe 2D
GLS TDI Hatchback Coupe 2D
Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 2855 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 81.0 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 97.0 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.2 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 39.4 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 4 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 4.6 inches | ||
Overall Length | 161.1 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 52.8 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 12.0 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.8 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 98.7 inches | ||
Payload Capacity | 860 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 67.9 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 21 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 29 mpg | ||
Combined | 24 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Manual | ||
5 speed | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 115 @ 5400 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 122 @ 3200 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 10.2 seconds |
Warranty
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
Entertainment
- DVD Entertainment System
- MP3 Player
- CD Player
Interior
- Power Windows
- Tilt Steering Wheel
Seating
- Leather Seats
- Dual Power Front Seats
- Power Driver's Seat
Technology
- Cruise Control
- Navigation System
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Safety
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Safety Technology
- Child Door Locks: Not available
- Child Seat Anchors
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
Compare to Similar Vehicles
Used 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle | Used 2006 Kia Spectra | Used 2006 Hyundai Elantra | Used 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,885 | $3,830 | $3,724 | $3,967 | |
| Consumer Rating | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 21/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG | City 22/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG | City 21/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG | City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 115 @ 5400 RPM | 138 @ 6000 RPM | 132 @ 6000 RPM | N/A | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |